Paid an unplanned visit to the Beacon tonight and was very impressed. Having lived nearby for years…read moreand never darkening its doors was nice to finally see the place. For those of you not familiar with The Beacon complex, it forms a huge chunk of part of the Sandyford industrial estate. With a private hospital being the main feature and the hotel next door. Having not stayed in the hotel I can't comment on the rooms but if the bar is anything to go by the place is certainly worth a visit. The Crystal bar is chic and modern and were it in central Dublin probably horribly exclusive.Its not however, and the place feels laid back and welcoming. It didn't seem to suffer from 'hotel bar' syndrome and the busy restaurant at the back had as many locals as guests. We parked in the cosy and heated beer garden or 'Courtyard' and ordered off the mainly Thai menu. Duck spring rolls and vegetable soup were served within minutes and were delicious. Although we didn't have any mains I'm pretty sure they'd be up to scratch too. The Crystal Bar despite its plush surroundings is comfortable and relaxing. So come for a pint and then head in next door for a nose job maybe? Heads up to the staff as well who were speedy and all smiles. With the LUAS nearby its well served transport wise.

Yes, it's a hotel bar. But a nice one with good atmosphere. I like the design, especially with the…read moredifferent separations and areas where you can sit - or stand. So it's a nice place to go for a drink after work for example. It's not exactly cheap. A glass of wine is around €9. But you also get some nice nibbles. I was there on a Friday evening and it was very lively. In addition they had a live DJ. Not sure if that's every Friday, every night or just the odd night. It made the place even more lively but also a bit too loud. So if you go there to have a conversation without having to shout that won't work.

The best !! Food tasty, service great, USA liscense plates on wall way cool !!! Will definitely be…read moreback next time in Dublin!!

they like to delete reviews just so everyone knows..... do not come here they do not train staff on…read morehow to deal with disabilitys/ autism, a friend of mine was refused service because the staff and managers did not like the fact she had autistc shakes/hand gestures, they were rude and gave dirty looks 0 stars never come here

first but definitely not last visit by myself and partner! lovely place, amazing food!! friendly…read morestaff, and Adam is a fantastic Chef!! was hoping to upload photos of our meals will try another way! Thanks for having us, see you again soon xx

O'Dwyers of Kilmacud is a great locals bar. They are open all week - 7 days from 9am to 9.30pm,…read morewhich is great for family meals. There is a seperate restaurant that we go to for date night, and have brought full family a few times too. A totally different menu and food offering from downstairs as well. Staff are lovely and some are local and the service is friendly and attentitive. I love the thai curry and hubbie loves the steak options. I feel we are lucky in Kilmacud - Stillorgan to have such a great local.

Super nice place above Siam Restaurant, hope into the lift and head to the 2nd floor... As the lift…read moreopens, instantly you get why it's named Candlelight bar! The place is dimly light throughout, so whether you come here daytime or night, you get the same experience... Candles make up most of the ambience in here, very inviting! Staff are always friendly, greeting you with a smile and always happy to accommodate you whether it's an intimate table for 2 or a group booking. There is often live music, whether it's a piano player or live singer/band it makes for a nice drink spot at the weekends. Also great for a pre or post dinner drinks! Place offers a full bar so you can get all the usuals you'd expect of a bar however this place is also doing some fantastic things with their cocktail menu... Some interesting and very unique drink concoctions plus let's not go with calling out their unusual presentations, I just got served a gin cocktail in a bathtub with a rubber duck... Was called Bathtub Gin Time which is a serving for 2, oh my it was yummy and refreshing plus topped with a lavender and rose foam, it literally smelled like a freshly run bath tub! I love to visit here and always recommend it to my friends, am excited to tick off another drink from their cocktail menu very soon! Build your own Mimosa sounds appealing, so that might be the next one.

Best cocktail bar in Dundrum area. Their selection of drinks is by far pretty diverse with great…read morecocktail options. I love the whiskey cocktail that comes with 3 glasses for tasting and the cocktail with cachaça fubá.

This place can be known as winter's or parker brownes, depending on who you talk to but technically…read morethe bar is winters and the upstairs nightclub is parker brownes, which only opens thurs-sun. Situated at the side of dundrum town centre, it's a really cool bar/nightclub that always has a great buzz in it. It's great if you want to chill out with a few drinks mid-shop if you're maxing the credit card inside the mall, or even if you're heading out on a big night out. I regularly meet friends on a Thursday night here - after a look round the shops it's nice to unwind with a few glasses of wine and if you're hungry they have a bar menu too. I highly recommend their burger...so juicy! They also do a carvery lunch all week too. Then if you really want a mad night out you can venture upstairs. The club is a little on the small side but it has a good little dancefloor and outside smoking area.

I have been in here lots of times for post ( and mid) shopping trip drinks! i like it during the…read moreday the booths are nice big cushy leather seats and it is cosy and warm feeling inside particularly when its raining outside. i hae seen some of the food in here and have never been tempted to get it at all, it just does not look appealing at all and there are far better looking choices in the shopping centre. this is a mediocre bar for watching sport, there are screens but i dont think they are well placed, but in fairness its not really a sporting bar and i dont think it was laid out with televisions in mind. no harm really! I am not a fan of this pub at night and i do not like the night club at all, its too small and im not sure if i like the type of people who go there either. the toilets are not bad in here by the way, nice and spacious!

The OTHER Kielys! the lesser known one! its kind of hidden in the middle of mount merrion so is not…read moreone that you would be passing by you will acually have to look for it if you want to go in. its still a good pub to watch Rugby in or any other pub for that matter! there is alway slots of locals too but you wont feel too out of place. This is also a good place for a pub lunch or even a sunday lunch! so there you go give the other kielys a go if you are cared of D4 people and dont want to go to the donnybrook version!

Hidden away in Mount Merrion, this pub could be a pleasant little local, at least in warmer months…read more There are picnic benches outside which were nice in the sun, but as that is the only smoking area, it should be noted that it is uncovered and presumably then unheated. The inside is welcoming, dark but not too dark, spacious, with most tables set into 'cubby' areas, which seat about 10. Pricing was totally standard, but the service was grumpy. I wouldn't make an effort to 'go' here, but it's grand if you're just passing.

The atmosphere was perfect for this book lover. Loved being able to sit in a wing backed chair…read morewhile eating. The cider was ice cold. I had the burger and fries. The burger was well cooked. The fries were hot and the right amount of crispy. Having them served in a bucket allowed them to stay hot for the duration of my meal. The garlic aioli was a great addition. The waiter took good care of us.

Hands down the best Bloody Mary I have ever had. Thomas is the nicest bartender and extremely…read moreaccommodating. I don't know what he puts in them but they are absolutely delicious. The bar has a ton of draft beer selections and a very clean and cozy bar. Couches and armchairs to relax in with good music and a friendly staff. A really great menu as well with some good appetizers, soups, salad and sandwiches. Their Cesar salad was sooo good with chunks of fresh bacon and fresh croutons. Would definitely stay at the Clayton hotel again because of the bar. The Luas train station is right around the corner and makes it very easy to get into town.

The lunches in here are not to be sniffed at, if you work in the nearby sandyford industrial estate…read moreand you fancy a bit of a pub lunch instaed of queing at the local sandwich shop 9 might might even fancy a sneaky pint or a glass of wine, shhh dont tell the boss!) anyway you wont be hard done by going to this place. the meny is fairly big and you can still get a sandwich if you really feel like one. Its not bad for an evening drink either, its fairly quiet in both the bar and the lounge so its great if you want to have a chat with someone over a nice pint. Prices are not overpriced in here so you wont be out of pocket either

In the old days Sandyford Village was in the middle of nowhere, when I first moved to the area the…read moreonly public transport was the 44 and 44A bus - a very useful service if you needed to get into town anything up to 3 times a day and were willing to wait for the bus giving yourself 30 mins either side of the expected pick-up time as a reasonable window of opportunity for the bus to show. As a result the closest and most convenient sample of civilisation was in the form of Sandyford House - but a 5 min walk from my house (and 20 min stagger home). It is big and pink and truthfully not the most inviting place from the outside. Inside it is warm, comfortable with lots of different sections and bits of wall made from bottles and concrete (for that 70s touch). The drinks are not crippling expensive and the food (they have quite a big menu) is pretty good. I have since learned how to drive and can go further afield but still pop in from time to time, not a bad wee spot at all!

Love this place... Great atmosphere. Patrick gets an A+ Try the Vitamin G Strong buy recommendread more

I must let you know that this is a great pub It's been…read morearound for generations even though the current generation is a great owner and has made it better than ever the best is yet to come The bar staff is second to none even though the cool Bono look alike would make Bono seem like a giant among men. His wit is lightening fast which helps as he reaches for the higher shelves The Guinness is superb and worth the visit alone having been thoughtfully managed with temperature and excellent maintenance by professionals There is no pub in Dublin or Dun Laoghaire that I want to spend in more than this pub Some call if "the old man bar" because young and old alike feel welcome there If you like fun the owner encourages all singers good and bad to belt one out so don't be shy even if you don't know all the words. I highly recommend you go there have a pint and a good laugh. I'll probably see you there the next trip I'm home from Florida to visit my family!!!

This pub's exterior is actually designed more like a huge house than a cabin, contrary to it's…read morename. It's actually very spacious and charming inside. There are great little nooks and corners that allows for intimacy amongst guests, as well as long tables that can accomodate larger groups. Also, this pub has an excellent beer garden, complete with heaters and a small fountain. The carvery lunch is from 12-3pm, is very popular here, and at times it can be difficult getting a seat for lunch. There is also a large parking lot adjacent to the pub, which allows for plenty of parking, and it's free. The pub is very accessible by bus (the 17 and the 44 stop directly in front of the pub) and by the luas (Dundrum stop), which is about a five minute walk away and can be seen from the bridge of the luas. However, this pub does have a reputation for being a bit of an "old man's pub," which is a shame, since it is actually quite a friendly and delightful place. I don't mind it being known as such, since I consider it a pleasant little secret where I can get away from the usual hectic bar scene in Dublin. Please make note: The map shown here is not accurate. Uncle Tom's Cabin is located directly on Dundrum Road right next to the Topaz Petrol Station which is also easily visible from the Dundrum stop on the luas.

This pub shouldn't be nice, it is small and slightly grotty and smells like the bar cloth could do…read morewith a good rinse... actually no, the bar cloth could do with a good atomic explosion... but you know what? A good pub is a good pub, its about getting the right atmosphere and comfort level and bloody hell where did that night go!? All in all, not at all bad.